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New timeline suggests when Spurs could move on from De’Aaron Fox in blockbuster trade

Nairavoice · Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

New timeline suggests when Spurs could move on from De’Aaron Fox in blockbuster trade originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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In the current NBA landscape, it typically makes sense to get ahead of the curve. That’s why it makes sense for teams like the San Antonio Spurs to move on from certain guys sooner rather than later.

If the Spurs believe they have an opportunity to extend a player, trade them, or make a blockbuster deal to help them win now, it’s never a bad idea to do so.

The question of what the Spurs will do with De’Aaron Fox remains, and it’s not unfair to bring it up.

Fox had a rough NBA Finals series, and as a result, many want him gone. The question for San Antonio is whether it wants to do it in the immediate future or in the next year or so. According to the latest report, the Spurs could look to move him now or wait until down the line.

“Fox was the previous owner of the most lucrative contract in Spurs’ history, thanks to the four-year, $223.1 million extension he signed last fall. That extension kicks in next season. In his first full season with the Spurs, Fox made his second career All-Star team and was instrumental in guiding the team to a 62-win season and Finals berth.

“A rough series against the Knicks, combined with the rise of rookie Dylan Harper and concerns over a ballooning payroll in seasons to come have sparked questions about Fox’s long-term future with the club. The Spurs could look to offload Fox’s contract via trade eventually, if not this summer than later down the line,” Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express wrote.

I don’t know what the right move here would be for the Spurs. If they got an offer they couldn’t refuse for Fox, I think it would make a lot more sense to go that direction. However, I can also see why it would make sense to wait a little bit and hope he regains some value after a tough series.